Columbia College

Columbia College is one of the longest established not-for-profit international colleges and British Columbia’s oldest university transfer educational institute. Since its establishment in 1936, it has served thousands of students to complete their qualifications and lead successful university careers.

Columbia College is an independent charity, offering first and second-year university-level courses leading to Columbia Associate Degree, fully transferable to local universities. It offers associate, certificate and diploma and English for academic purposes programs with a trimester system and academic preparation that enables smooth transfer to universities.

The main campus is located at east Vancouver’s downtown core in the city's heart.

Services and Facilities

Well-equipped laboratories offering experiential learning in biology, chemistry, physics and computer science are a medium of delivering the curriculum at the college. Library and student lounges allow students to indulge in group studies, self-studies and discussions. Access to food from well-known chains is easy, as is parking, sky train and the Main Street-Science World Station.

Accommodation

Vancouver is a student-friendly city with numerous options for housing close to the campus and at any location convenient to the students. Homestays are a semi-formal accommodation type for students where they can bond with the hosts and celebrate occasions and events.

Scholarships

Columbia College provides a range of financial support to reward academic and extracurricular achievements and meet the financial needs.